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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.48, 479.39 and 157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.48, 479.39 and 157.14 is: 235.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.48 : 479.39 = 157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.48/479.39 = 157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.48x = 479.39 × 157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.48x = 75,330.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,330.56/319.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.79

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